Product Description

This seminar guides you through the major aspects of a District Court domestic violence trial—from motions in limine to closing arguments. The panel of trial attorneys and a District Court judge present the case and you act as jury!

Unlike the jury, however, you have the opportunity to ask questions after the verdict! Case theory, witness preparation, and strategy are all open for discussion. Find out how experienced trial attorneys prepare their case for trial, starting with the day of arraignment.

Agenda & Materials

• 2:00pm - 2:05pm

  Welcome and Introduction

  Erin Murphy, Esq., Suffolk County District Attorney's Office , Boston
  
• 2:05pm - 2:30pm

  Motions in Limine

  Jillian M. Kennedy, Esq., Suffolk County District Attorney's Office , Boston
  Jessica L. Tripp, Esq., The Law Office of Jessica L. Tripp , Dorchester
  
• 2:30pm - 2:55pm

  Opening Statements

  Jillian M. Kennedy, Esq., Suffolk County District Attorney's Office , Boston
  Jessica L. Tripp, Esq., The Law Office of Jessica L. Tripp , Dorchester
  
• 2:55pm - 3:25pm

  Direct and Cross of a Police Witness

  Jillian M. Kennedy, Esq., Suffolk County District Attorney's Office , Boston
  Jessica L. Tripp, Esq., The Law Office of Jessica L. Tripp , Dorchester
  
• 3:25pm - 3:40pm

  Break
• 3:40pm - 4:10pm

  Direct and Cross of a Civilian Witness

  Jillian M. Kennedy, Esq., Suffolk County District Attorney's Office , Boston
  Jessica L. Tripp, Esq., The Law Office of Jessica L. Tripp , Dorchester
  
• 4:10pm - 4:35pm

  Closing Arguments

  Jillian M. Kennedy, Esq., Suffolk County District Attorney's Office , Boston
  Jessica L. Tripp, Esq., The Law Office of Jessica L. Tripp , Dorchester
  
• 4:35pm - 4:45pm

  Judicial Opinion

  Hon. Rebeca Figueroa, Boston Municipal Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 4:45pm - 5:00pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

  Panel
  

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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